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Sherwood Middle

Summary:

Sherwood Middle is a public middle school located in Creighton, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 159 students. The school is part of the Sherwood Cass R-VIII school district, which is ranked 293 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sherwood Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in MAP test proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade math proficiency was 19.1% compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high of 4 stars in 2021-2022 and a low of 1 star in 2023-2024 and 2013-2014. Sherwood Middle also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.4% to 22.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.11% to 45.09% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Clinton Middle, Harrisonville Middle, and Holden Middle, Sherwood Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher MAP test proficiency rates and better overall rankings. The nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The fluctuating performance of Sherwood Middle suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement, which could be influenced by the high chronic absenteeism rate and the relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 33300 S Sherwood Dr
       Creighton, MO  64739-0098

(660) 499-2239

District: Sherwood Cass R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
364th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,464 Help


Students who attend Sherwood Middle usually attend:

High:    Sherwood High

Feeder schools for Sherwood Middle:

Elementary:    Sherwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
1.7%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sherwood Middle ranks worse than 80.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (1.7%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherwood Middle is $10,464.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherwood Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood Middle 364th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Sherwood Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sherwood Cass R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood Cass R-VIII 293rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherwood Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sherwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.03 261st 619 57.8%
2007 67.92 138th 624 77.9%
2008 62.18 202nd 624 67.6%
2009 59.22 236th 601 60.7%
2010 65.22 191st 614 68.9%
2011 61.08 251st 625 59.8%
2012 52.88 318th 623 49.0%
2013 46.29 390th 649 39.9%
2014 37.71 454th 633 28.3%
2015 58.63 216th 585 63.1%
2016 54.90 196th 435 54.9%
2017 49.56 304th 568 46.5%
2018 46.40 301st 552 45.5%
2019 51.62 268th 587 54.3%
2021 58.16 185th 454 59.3%
2022 69.31 113th 459 75.4%
2023 48.93 233rd 459 49.2%
2024 21.47 364th 451 19.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 321st 422 23.9%
2019 64.06 117th 482 75.7%
2024 19.85 338th 378 10.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sherwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.48 327th 479 31.7%
2019 44.53 279th 527 47.1%
2021 54.15 153rd 376 59.3%
2022 54.63 148th 381 61.2%
2023 29.48 283rd 385 26.5%
2024 10.34 363rd 379 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sherwood Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 205 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1998 190 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1999 196 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2000 218 0 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 230 2 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 239
2002 214 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 214 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 212 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 208 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 219 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 235 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2008 230 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 236
2009 218 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2010 216 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 207 2 1 5 1 0 0 0 216
2012 204 3 1 4 1 0 0 0 213
2013 195 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 199
2014 165 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 173
2015 172 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 179
2016 166 0 1 8 1 0 1 0 177
2017 175 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 182
2018 182 0 1 4 1 0 3 0 191
2019 177 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 187
2020 180 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 193
2021 162 0 0 5 1 0 5 0 173
2022 161 0 0 6 2 0 4 0 173
2023 151 1 0 3 2 0 2 0 159
2024 170 2 2 3 2 0 2 0 181

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherwood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 209 12.5 16.7 29.2
1998 191 12.6 15.2 26.2
1999 197 12.7 15.5 31.5
2000 229 14.4 15.9 24.9
2001 239 14.4 16.6 22.2
2002 216 13.8 15.7 40.3
2003 216 13.8 15.7 40.3
2004 214 13.4 16.0 48.6
2005 209 14.5 14.4 51.7
2006 221 14.9 14.8 50.2
2007 241 13.8 17.5 43.6
2008 236 16.2 14.6 37.7
2009 227 17.3 13.1 44.9
2010 223 16.0 13.9 51.1
2011 216 15.2 14.1 56.5
2012 213 14.3 14.8 54.5
2013 199 13.5 14.6 57.8
2014 173 13.0 13.2 48
2015 179 13.0 13.7 53.1
2016 177 13.0 13.6 52
2017 182 12.9 14.0 51.1
2018 191 13.4 14.2 52.9
2019 187 13.3 13.9 50.8
2020 193 13.5 14.2 53.4
2021 173 12.7 13.5 42.2
2022 173 13.0 13.2 45.1
2023 159 12.4 12.7 37.1
2024 181 12.3 14.6 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherwood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 209 12.5 16.7 29.2
1998 191 12.6 15.2 26.2
1999 197 12.7 15.5 31.5
2000 229 14.4 15.9 24.9
2001 239 14.4 16.6 22.2
2002 216 13.8 15.7 40.3
2003 216 13.8 15.7 40.3
2004 214 13.4 16.0 48.6
2005 209 14.5 14.4 51.7
2006 221 14.9 14.8 50.2
2007 241 13.8 17.5 43.6
2008 236 16.2 14.6 37.7
2009 227 17.3 13.1 44.9
2010 223 16.0 13.9 51.1
2011 216 15.2 14.1 56.5
2012 213 14.3 14.8 54.5
2013 199 13.5 14.6 57.8
2014 173 13.0 13.2 48
2015 179 13.0 13.7 53.1
2016 177 13.0 13.6 52
2017 182 12.9 14.0 51.1
2018 191 13.4 14.2 52.9
2019 187 13.3 13.9 50.8
2020 193 13.5 14.2 53.4
2021 173 12.7 13.5 42.2
2022 173 13.0 13.2 45.1
2023 159 12.4 12.7 37.1
2024 181 12.3 14.6 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherwood Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $142 (1.6%) $8,561 (98.4%) $8,703
2020 $286 (3.3%) $8,476 (96.7%) $8,763
2021 $193 (2.0%) $9,682 (98.0%) $9,876
2022 $387 (3.7%) $10,077 (96.3%) $10,464

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherwood Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 233rd of 459 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Middle)29.929
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)29.929
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Middle)29.820.3
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)29.820.3
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Middle)38.637.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)38.637.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Middle)42.929.3
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)42.929.3
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Middle)3841.7
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)3841.7
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Sherwood Middle)64.447.2
 17.2%
   8th Grade Science (Sherwood Cass R-VIII)64.447.2
 17.2%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students187159
 15%
African American01
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White177151
 14.7%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%37.1%
 13.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Middle

Sherwood Middle ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Missouri middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 181 students attended Sherwood Middle.

Students at Sherwood Middle are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sherwood Middle usually go on to attend Sherwood High


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